MAY 30, 2025 - While delivering a commencement speech today at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink told the graduating cadets the U.S. Indo-Pacific region will be the primary focus of military conflict in the coming years. "For the past 25 years, we have been focused on low-intensity conflict in the Middle East, but no longer," Meink told some 900 … [Read more...]
At the Heart of Atlantic Fleet
MAY 30, 2025 – When you combine mission focus, teamwork, technical expertise, and creativity, the results are remarkable if not predictable. Training Support Vessel Squadron (TSVRON) 4 is no exception. The 70-person team comprised of four training support vessels operating under the umbrella of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 is one of the most visible and impactful … [Read more...]
Make a Special Army 250th Birthday Donation
MAY 30, 2025 – As the Nation celebrates the Army’s 250th birthday, the Army community can make a big difference with a small symbolic gift while shopping at the PX in June. In recognition of the oldest U.S. armed service branch’s 250th birthday on June 14, authorized shoppers can make a $2.50 donation to Army Emergency Relief at Army & Air Force Exchange Service in-store … [Read more...]
Beneath the Surface: Military Divers On the Cutting Edge
MAY 30, 2025 - For the military diver, the unforgiving depths can be a perilous arena. Since August 1, 1882, U.S. Navy sailors have executed essential underwater operations around the globe, from special operations and reconnaissance to ship repair and force protection. Yet these military divers are also at the forefront of subsea and seabed warfare, wielding cutting-edge … [Read more...]
Africom Strives to Empower Self-Reliance
MAY 30, 2025 - One of U.S. Africa Command's objectives is to help African nations build the self-reliance they need to independently confront terrorism and insurgencies. "Alliances like this represent peace through strength," said Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of Africom. Langley spoke today at the conclusion of the two-day, 37-nation African Chiefs of … [Read more...]